BALLROOM DANCE BALLROOM DANCE CATEGORY

The History of Ballroom Dancing Latin American Origin

● Ballroom dance is paired dance that Dances
can be enjoyed both socially and
Cha cha cha Cuba
competitively. Rumba Cuba
● 'ballroom dancing' is derived from Jive Usa
the word ball Samba Brazil
● from the Latin word ballare, which Swing Usa
means 'to dance. Paso doble Spain
● contributed to its current popularity Salsa Cuba
Mambo Cuba
as a recreational and competitive
sport.
● England during the late 18th and
early 19th century. Modern standard Origin
● “Popular assemblies.” dances
● Ballroom competitions gained
popularity during the early 1920s. Slow waltz Austria
Tango Argentina
● In 1924, the Ballroom Branch of the
Viennese waltz Vienna
Imperial Society of Ballroom Foxtrot Usa
Dancing. Quickstep Usa
● Ballroom Dancing gained increased
popularity throughout Europe,
Asian-Pacific, and the Americas. LATIN DANCE COSTUMES AND SHOES
BALLROOM FOR COMPETITION
● Ballroom dancing is a low-impact
aerobic activity that burns fat and
can boost your metabolism.
● minutes of dance, you can burn
between 200-400 calories;
● Ballroom dance, in its broadest
definition, refers to close to any
recreational dance having a
MODERN STANDARD COSTUMES AND
partner. But with the becoming
SHOES FOR COMPETITION
known of dance competition now
called Dancesports,
 Latin-American Ballroom Dances
● The Five Dances:
Samba
Rumba
Paso Doble
Cha-cha
Jive
● The dances are for couples, usually
each consisting of a man and a lady
Physical Education
→ is an integral part of the total education
process, is a field of endeavor that has as
its aim the improvement of human
performance through the medium of
physical activities that have been selected
with a view to realizing this outcome.
→Is an integral part of the curriculum that
aims to develop the individual physically,
mentally, emotionally, and socially.
Dance
→ is a movement set to music where
there emerge organization structure, and
pattern.
Dancing
→ is expressing one’s emotion through
movement disciplined by rhythm.
Ballroom Dancing
→ is a western European and American
kind of social dancing whose movement is
set to music, show exact rhythm
Dancesports
→ is a Western European and American
kind of dancing whose movement is set to
music, show exactness and preciseness
of movements, execute intricate and
exciting variations, unique facial and body
language, fantabulous costumes whose
ultimate goal is for competition.
Alignment
→The direction of the feet in relation to the
line of dance
Amalgamation
→ Combining individual dance figures into a
predetermined sequence.
Footwork
→The variations contact points made
between the dancer’s foot and the floor.
Setting
→ The body weight is settled over a straight
standing by which commences the hip
movement (used to commence
movement of the body weight)
Figure
→ A series of dance steps or directional
movements that form a consistent, reusable
and recognizable pattern.
Follower
→ The partner who responds to and
resolves the initiation of the lead during a
dance.
Lateral
→The hips move to left or right with a
minimum rotation.
Rotational
→ The hips rotate around the vertical line of
the spinal column.
Chasse
→ (The triple step) one foot following or
chasing the other becomes the foundation
dance movement of the East Coast
Swing and Cha-Cha. A Chasse may travel
in any direction, including a rotation.
Body Position and Holds used in
Ballroom Dancing

Closed Position
→ Facing partner, slightly apart, normal
holds.

Open-facing Position
→ A couples position in which the partners
are facing each other and are apart with a
left-to-right handhold, a right to right
hold, a double hold, a crossed double THE 3 ELEMENTS OF BALLROOM
handhold, or solo position.
1. Timing
Promenade Position The first and most main element to develop
→ A dance position created by the partners as it relates to the
rotating 1/8 of a turn away from each other, understanding of how to count the dance
where the partners face and move you are learning.
toward the same theoretic place on the
dance floor. PP can move forward, 2. Steps and Footwork
backward, or in a circle. The second most important element in
dance is to learn relates to the steps
Open Counter Promenade Position and footwork.
→ Man’s left side and the lady’s right side
towards each other, slightly apart, and the 3. Lead and Follow
opposite side of the body turned outwards The last most important element to focus on
to form the shape of a ‘v’. The distance is the leading and following
apart may vary considerably and become Techniques.
more open, depending on the figure
danced. BENEFITS OF DANCING
Physical Aspect
Normal Hold and Poise ✔Increased body awareness
→ Stand with feet apart facing partner, with ✔Cardiovascular endurance
the head erect the body naturally, upright ✔Muscle toning
and the shoulder down. ✔Bone strength
✔Helps maintain bone density
→ The man’s right hand is placed on the ✔Improves posture
lady’s left shoulder blade and the lady’s left ✔Results in weight loss
arm rest. Slightly on his right arm
following the curve to the level of the eyes.
The lady’s right hand is placed on the man’s
left hand with her fingers between
his thumb and first finger. The hands are
lightly clasped.
 Mental Aspect
✔Improved memory ● Don't talk to other dancers while
✔Increased self-esteem dancing with our partner
✔Stress relief
✔Sharp memorization NO-FAULT DANCING
✔Keeps mind fresh and
young ● Say "sorry" to your partner if there
something wrong, the dance must
Social Aspect go on
✔Provides opportunity to ● Never blame your partner for the
meet new friends missed execution of figures.
✔Less depression and ● If you don't know the dance, be
loneliness honest, refuse it if you asked to
✔Reduces the feeling of dance.
stress
DANCE ETIQUETTE
● Dance Etiquette is a set of
guidelines that give you
directions on
the social dimensions of
dancing.

BEHAVIOR/DEMEANOR

● Dance at the level of the partner.

● Do not cut other dancers off.
● Be responsible, smile, and make eye
contact with a partner.
● Project a positive vibe and image to
your partner, even if it is not your
style.